What is being delivered in Phase 2 of the Cork Area Commuter Rail (CACR) Programme?
Phase 2 of the programme includes the delivery of 8 new stations, upgrades to existing stations, electrification of the network and a new depot:
- New Stations (Blarney/Stoneview, Monard, Blackpool/Kilbarry, Tivoli, Ballynoe, Carrigtwohill West, Water-Rock and Dunkettle).
- Upgrades to existing stations (Mallow, Midleton and Cobh)
- Additional upgrade works are currently underway at other stations across the Cork network to improve accessibility and modernise existing facilities including Glounthaune, Carrigaloe and Rushbrooke, with the potential for further developments in the future.
- Strategic Park & Ride facilities at Blarney/Stoneview and Dunkettle
- The proposed strategic Park & Ride facilities will each provide between 400 and 600 spaces, while the local Park & Ride facilities will offer up to 100 spaces. This capacity may be implemented on a phased basis, subject to demand
- Proposed closure of Myrtle Hill level crossing
- New Depot
- Electrification
- It is the plans for these elements of the programme that are being presented as part of this public consultation.